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Kannapolis

Council members excited for future as Kannapolis swears in mayor

KANNAPOLIS — Excitement for the future abounded Monday as Kannapolis swore in its mayor and three City Council members. Incumbent Mayor Darrell Hinnant has served on ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Shots fired in the 2018 congressional race

The race is on for congress in 2018, and things are already getting heated. In North Carolina’s 13th district, three Democrats are challenging Republican incumbent ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, December 11, 2017 12:05 am

News

36 vacancies on countywide advisory boards

For those interested in becoming more involved in their local community, Rowan County may have the solution. Currently, there are 36 vacancies on local advisory ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 10, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis to swear in incumbent mayor, elect mayor pro tem

KANNAPOLIS – Three familiar faces and one newcomer will be sworn in to the Kannapolis City Council on Monday. Darrell Hinnant, incumbent candidate for mayor, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 10, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan sees decrease in residents working in county

SALISBURY — The number of Rowan County residents who work in their home county has decreased slightly, according to five-year estimates from the U.S. Census ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, December 8, 2017 5:00 pm

Local

Updated: Snowfall begins

SALISBURY — This season’s first bit of snow has N.C. Department of Transportation crews on standby for the next 36 hours. They may have more ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, December 8, 2017 2:44 pm

News

Disability Rights North Carolina files a lawsuit against Carowinds Amusement Park

RALEIGH — Disability Rights North Carolina has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Carowinds Amusement Park discriminates against people with disabilities. Plaintiff Matthew Aldridge of Clover ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, December 8, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Greensboro philanthropist to run for Congress

Greensboro businesswoman and community activist Kathy Manning says she is running for Congress to represent North Carolina’s 13th District. The seat is currently held by ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:00 am

News

Martha Earnhardt to be grand marshal of Kannapolis Christmas Parade

KANNAPOLIS – City officials are advising guests to arrive early for the 79th annual Cannon Pharmacy Christmas Parade on Saturday. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and begins ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:00 am

News

2017 Census of Agriculture is underway

RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service began mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to producers this week, including more than 48,000 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove welcomes new councilmen, mayor pro tem

CHINA GROVE – One new town councilman and two incumbents were sworn in for terms on the China Grove Town Council on Tuesday night. Brandon Linn and Charles ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:00 am

Business

Charlotte Automobile Dealers Association Dealer of the Year makes donation to domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center

Brad Wood may have been named automobile Dealer of the Year, but a local organization feels like the true winner after his victory. The title comes ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan County commissioners approve four under Volunteer Agricultural District program

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners on Monday approved four out of seven applications for the Voluntary Agricultural District, a program that provides partnerships between farmers ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:00 am

News

Political Notebook: Senate passes tax overhaul

The Senate has passed the biggest tax overhaul in decades just three weeks after similar legislation was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, December 4, 2017 12:00 am

News

Commissioners to consider Voluntary Agricultural District applications

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The board of commissioners will consider approving seven applicants to the Voluntary Agricultural District program on Monday. The program began in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 3, 2017 12:05 am

News

Nativity design harkens to Civil Rights Movement

SALISBURY — Bill Ragsdale says he’s always been open-minded about American civil rights. Born in 1940, the Methodist preacher was attending Duke Divinity School during ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, December 2, 2017 12:00 am

Concord

Concord Police Department’s security training draws crowd

CONCORD — Just three weeks after the Texas church shooting that killed 26 and injured 20 others, Concord police are providing local churchgoers with information about ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, December 1, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rep. Richard Hudson’s concealed-carry gun legislation passes committee vote

A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson to allow people with concealed-carry gun permits to carry firearms into other states that allow concealed carry ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, December 1, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Fulton Heights Holiday Tour this Saturday

SALISBURY — Linda Jones and her partner, Buddy Farnan, are avid supporters of the arts. They both have a particular fondness for folk art, having ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan County’s per capita personal income increased 2.1 percent in 2016

SALISBURY — Personal income increased 2.1 percent in Rowan County in 2016, according to the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. In a report released Nov. 17, the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 12:00 am

News

Polar Express continues to offer magical experience

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SPENCER – The most wonderful time of the year started in mid-November with the N.C. Transportation Museum’s “Polar Express” train ride. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, November 27, 2017 12:10 am

News

Expansion could come at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Less than a year after the completion of a 15,000-square foot corporate hangar at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport, further expansion is being ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:10 am

News

New ways to shop impact early Black Friday traffic

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY – As stores opened on Friday, crowds of holiday shoppers amassed in a startlingly slow trickle. Dick’s Sporting Goods opened ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, November 25, 2017 12:10 am

News

DHHS reports job applicant data security incident

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is notifying affected individuals of a recent data security incident. The incident occurred when a spreadsheet containing ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, November 25, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan County zoning ordinance could see changes

SALISBURY — What started as a request to rezone property near High Rock Lake may lead to changes in Rowan County’s zoning ordinance. On Monday, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, November 24, 2017 12:00 am

China Grove

Landis and China Grove start the season with parade

CHINA GROVE — As crowds gathered on Main Street, a passing train blew its whistle to the rhythm of “Jingle Bells.” It was the first ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:00 am

Business

Black Friday tips from a pro

If you’re like any of the whopping 75 percent of respondents in a recent High Point University poll, you have no plans to shop in stores ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 12:00 am

News

Rowan County commissioners in support of local business expansion

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners has agreed to move forward in support of a business expansion that could lead to an $11 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 12:00 am

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